Crowds on the Canadian side seemed to have less walking space...so we agree the view from the Canadian side is better...but if you want to feel the power and have space, time and things to do...spend time on the American side. Plus it was a bit cheaper...parking on American side $10...on Canadian side $20. We left the crowds behind for a scenic drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Vineyards and river views...quaint homes and mansions...boutiques and restaurants...packed with tourists. We saw what we wanted and headed back to the States. Thinking we smart, we thought we'd found a less traveled place to cross the border...only waited 2 hours. We ended our day in Buffalo.